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October Photo Roundup: Sabi Sabi

There is a good reason that Sabi Sabi is legendary safari country. Located within South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve, opens in new tab, Sabi Sabi is a favorite of safari aficionados for its big cat encounters and sheer diversity and abundance of species. And at the end of the day it doesn’t hurt that guests return to one of four award-winning safari camps, including Bush Lodge, opens in new tab and Earth Lodge, opens in new tab.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from Sabi Sabi in October:

wild dog profile sabi wabi
© Lance van de Vyver
baby baboon sabi wabi
© Lance van de Vyver
cheetah drinking with reflection sabi wabi
© Francois Rosslee
baby elephants walking in a link sabi sabi
© Lance van de Vyver

© Terry Ennever

© Terry Ennever

© Lance van de Vyver

© Lance van de Vyver

leopard blue eye sabi sabi
© Lance van de Vyver

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